LOCAL: Poulsbo is Perhaps Kitsap’s Best Boozy Little City!

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Jun 15

‘Beer,’ said the oft-quoted Benjamin Franklin, ‘is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.’

We would wholeheartedly agree while adding wine and whiskey to the list! Kitsap (and the PNW in general) is known for its craft beer, spirits and local wine and there is no place that best represents Kitsap’s boozy side than the city of Poulsbo!

Let’s dive face first into Poulsbo’s craft beer and wine scene and explore some local favorites…

poulsbo_valholl_@valhollbrewing2.jpg — VALHÖLL BREWING

Nothing screams ‘Poulsbo’ like Valhöll Brewing! This beloved Viking themed brewery has been serving up suds since 2010 and has a cozy, wood-accented kid-friendly tasting room. Grab a picnic table outside during the summer and don’t forget to fill your growler before you leave!

poulsbo_@slipperypigbrewery.jpg — SLIPPERY PIG BREWERY

Slippery Pig has all the things; amazing staff, the perfect PNW pub ambiance, great food, live music, pinball AND an incredible rotating selection of craft beers! Beers with names like Raspberry Queen Sonja Blonde Ale and Poulsbo AF, Slippery Pig delights in brewing beers that are as unique as they are delicious.

WESTERN RED BREWING

One of the newest entries into the Poulsbo beer scene is Western Red Brewing. WRB has a kid-friendly tasting room that evokes PNW logging history and feels like a true neighborhood gathering place. WRB has a banquet room that can be used for events and a Mug Club that gives members discounts and benefits - learn more on their website!

RAINY DAZE BREWING

Because we have more than our fair share of rainy days around here, we love the oh-so-flavorful liquid sunshine that Rainy Daze produces! We are partial to their signature Goat Boater IPA, a bold citrus forward beer with the perfect amount of dry hops. Rainy Daze has a spacious tasting room and hosts food local trucks on the weekend.

rainy daze website

photo by @rainydazebrewing

photo by @the.thirsty.wanderers

photo by @rainydazebrewing

poulsbo_@hardhatwinery.jpg — HARD HAT WINERY

This Veteran Owned winery was founded by 2 retired navy divers and their wines pay homage to the bygone era of diving with large metal dive helmets…or hard hats! This relatively new winery is quickly making a name for their exceptional wines, especially the Decompression Chardonnay. Raise a glass and celebrate Washington’s robust wine culture.

photo by @hardhatwinery

poulsbo_@state42wines.jpg — State 42 Wines

This small, family-owned winery specializes in cool climate Whites and Rosés from Underwood Mountain, and balanced Reds aged in French Oak made from sustainably grown grapes. State 42 Wines’s tasting room on Front St. in downtown Poulsbo is the perfect place to gather with friends to sip and swirl.

photo by @state42wines

…there really is no wrong way to DRINK Kitsap!

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